NAME: __________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: _______________ DATE: _______ SCORE: ____

To strengthen your understanding of types of claims, take this ten question self-test. See if you can identify which type of claim the statement is
making. Write P (for Claim of Policy), F (for claim of fact), and V (for claim of value) before the number.

1. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.
2. The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
3. Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.
4. The Career Support Network is an excellent resource for people who are considering a mid-life career change.
5. In order to ensure that graduates are competitive for top jobs in their fields, the college must put additional resources into its
career services office and internship programs.
6. Although the International Astronomical Union announced that Pluto is not actually a planet, experts disagree on what
characteristics define a planet.
7. Increased investments in solar power will benefit national security by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
8. Parents should not only be aware of how their children are using social media, but also understand the potential positive and
negative impacts of social media use.
9. Advances in computer modeling have made it possible to create completely new types of architectural structures.
10. It is immoral to steal from stores to feed yourself or others.
11. The “Lakers” is the best team in NBA.
12. Students’ cellphones should be collected by office personnel when they enter the school.
13. Dakak is a better place to go for summer vacation than Boracay.
14. Wearing of school uniform should be compulsory.
15. Mercy killing is immoral.
16. Instagram is owned by Facebook.
17. “It’s Showtime” is the best variety show in Philippine TV.
18. Video game addiction is not a mental illness but an individual choice.
19. President Rodrigo Duterte is the best president of the Philippines.
20.Churches should have to pay taxes.

NAME: __________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: _______________ DATE: _______ SCORE: ____

To strengthen your understanding of types of claims, take this ten question self-test. See if you can identify which type of claim the
statement is making. Write P (for Claim of Policy), F (for claim of fact), and V (for claim of value) before the number.

1. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.
2. The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
3. Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.
4. The Career Support Network is an excellent resource for people who are considering a mid-life career change.
5. In order to ensure that graduates are competitive for top jobs in their fields, the college must put additional resources into its
career services office and internship programs.
6. Although the International Astronomical Union announced that Pluto is not actually a planet, experts disagree on what
characteristics define a planet.
7. Increased investments in solar power will benefit national security by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
8. Parents should not only be aware of how their children are using social media, but also understand the potential positive and
negative impacts of social media use.
9. Advances in computer modeling have made it possible to create completely new types of architectural structures.
10. It is immoral to steal from stores to feed yourself or others.
11. The “Lakers” is the best team in NBA.
12. Students’ cellphones should be collected by office personnel when they enter the school.
13. Dakak is a better place to go for summer vacation than Boracay.
14. Wearing of school uniform should be compulsory.
15. Mercy killing is immoral.
16. Instagram is owned by Facebook.
17. “It’s Showtime” is the best variety show in Philippine TV.
18. Video game addiction is not a mental illness but an individual choice.
19. President Rodrigo Duterte is the best president of the Philippines.
20.Churches should have to pay taxes.